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The Vampire Diaries
Season 3 Episode 13 - Bringing Out the Dead

Summary (courtesy of The CW):
Sheriff Forbes delivers some disturbing news to Alaric and Elena about the weapon used in a recent murder. In the Salvatore brothers' escalating quest to kill Klaus, Stefan turns to Bonnie and Abby (guest star Persia White), while Damon reaches out to an old acquaintance for help in setting up an elaborate plan. Intent on a plan of his own, Klaus hosts a strange dinner party, where he reveals another story from his family's violent past until an unexpected guest brings the party to an end. Meanwhile, Caroline is heartbroken when she is unable to stop a tragedy from unfolding. Zach Roerig also stars. Jeffrey Hunt directed the episode written by Turi Meyer & Al Septien.

Favorite Episode Recaps:
The Vampire Diaries: Parents Just Don't Understand (PHOTO RECAP) - TV.com

The Vampire Diaries Recap: Klaus Finds Forgiveness - HuffPost TV 

The Vampire Diaries Episode Recap: "Bringing Out the Dead" - TVGuide

'The Vampire Diaries' Recap: It's All About (Twisted, Messed-Up) Family - BuddyTV

Favorite Episode Quotes:
Elena: I refuse to believe your luck with women is that tragic.
Damon: Ah, makes me nostalgic for the time Stefan was a bunny-sucking pacifist.
Damon: Elijah, my favorite Original, back from the dead.
Damon: Oh yeah. ‘Dear Elijah, Let’s get together about the destruction of your brother. X-O, X-O...
Stefan: Did you ask Damon if he killed anybody lately?
Damon: We're just buying some time before my wicked witches find a way to pop it open.
Klaus: We can sit and eat, or I can reach down your throats and pull out your insides. The choice is yours.
Damon: I thought we agreed we would leave the grumpy Stefan at home!
Damon: Hey, Stef. Remember when you killed Dad? Might want to dial down the judgment until dessert.
Caroline: I hate him so much for what he did to me. So much! Now all I do is want to save his life.
Stefan: Wait a minute. You both loved the same girl?
Klaus: Each one of you truly believes that you’re the one that can protect her, and that is simply a delusion.
Klaus: Gentlemen, the worst thing for Elena Gilbert is the two of you.
Matt: It’s this town. It’s messed up.
Klaus: You see, what she needs right now is to be rid of you lot. And to fall in love with a human -- maybe that nice football player? You know, the blond one. / Damon: Matt Donovan, really?
Elijah: You’re free to go. This is family business.
Stefan: I love her, Damon. / Damon: So do I.
Original Mother/Witch: Niklaus, you are my son, and I am here to forgive you. I want us to be a family again.

Episode Music (in order of appearance):
Sia - "Lullaby"
Amy Stroup - "With Wings"
Jack Savoretti - "Hate N' Love"

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